Bellersheim

BELLERSHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Incorporated into : 1977 Hungen

Official blazon

German	Unter rotem Schildhaupt in von Schwarz und Gold gespaltenem Schild vorne ein von rechts nach links über einen goldenen Steigbügel laufender silberner Gürtel mit goldener Schnalle und Spitze, beseitet von sieben goldenen Schindeln.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 23, 1965.

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The arms below were proposed in 1956.

These arms are a simplified version of the 16^th century seal of the village, which shows St. George killing the dragon. St. George was the local patron saint. To simplify the image the dragon is killed by a red cross, the symbol of St. George.

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Literature: Hessisches Ortswappenbuch, 1956.